Easy Ways to Make More Exciting Salads
We all know that salads are good for us, and they can be really tasty and filling when they’re done right, but so often, we can end up feeling unsatisfied after eating a salad. This is usually because the salad has simply not been very exciting or inspiring so it leaves us craving something more.
If that sounds familiar, then you will be glad to know that there are lots of simple things you can do to make more exciting salads, and therefore, more satisfying for you and your family.
So, let’s take a look at some of the best ways to spice up your salad below:
Make it a rainbow
One of the simplest, and healthiest, ways to make your salad more exciting is to simply ensure that you use a wide range of different ingredients in as many different colors and textures as you can manage. A big part of eating is with the eyes, so if your salad looks good and it has all kinds of different veggies, from red peppers to purple sprouting broccoli, to keep your attention, you will definitely feel more sated once you’re done eating.
Coat your chicken in something special
Many of us like to have chicken with our salad as it packs a protein punch and is pretty low in calories, which makes it a good choice. Of course, chicken can be a bit bland, so if you want to make your salads more interesting, you also need to make your chicken more interesting. You can do this by making this easy yogurt chicken recipe and adding it to your salad, by marinating your chicken in soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and chili, by breading your chicken with a herb crumb, and… well the options are pretty endless really. As long as you don’t leave your chicken plain, your next salad is sure to be elevated.
Experiment with fruit
If you are someone who usually packs your salads with lots of veggies and lettuce leaves, but no pomegranate seeds or apples or berries, then experiment with adding more fruits to your next dish, and you will find that they add a whole new depth of flavor. Strawberries are particularly good in a simple green salad with balsamic dressing and lots of black pepper, but if it’s a fruit and it’s edible, you can find a way to make it work in your favorite salad.
Cheesy does it
It might not be the most healthy option, but if you are looking for a salad that truly satisfies you, adding a ball of fresh mozzarella and some Italian seasoning to the top of your next salad will turn it into a creamy Italian delight that you will not be able to resist, and it’s still going to be healthier than a cheeseburger.
Experiment with grains
Grains like quinoa and buckwheat are an excellent way of adding more crunch to your salads. They will also add a subtle nutty flavor to the dish, and soak up your dressing of choice in a way that is much more satisfying than eating veggies alone. They’ll also fill you up for longer and give you a much-needed protein hit. You can be sure that you’ll be satiated after eating a grain-filled salad bowl.
Add a drizzle of honey
Adding a drizzle of honey to your salad is a totally decadent way of adding a sweet flavor not that will make you feel like you’ve had a real treat, and as you know, honey is a great antiviral, so it’s ideal for eating when you are feeling sick. It goes great with cheese too, so if you’re feeling really indulgent, add some Italian cheese into the mix and it will be divine.
Cook the veggies
Instead of eating them raw, roast your peppers with a little cajun seasoning or cook your carrots in herb-infused olive oil and it will completely change their flavor profile as well as the texture, so even if you are eating all of the same components of a salad that you usually do, it will be a completely different experience for your tastebuds.
As you can see, there are lots of fairly simple things you can do to make more exciting salads, and your tastebuds, as well as your waistline – because you’ll be eating a lot more salads from now on – will thank you. In addition, by eating salads you can highlight importance of healthy diet. Salads are the perfect meal if you want to eat light and the perfect side dish when you don’t so whatever you do, eat more of them!
